China has kept tight lid on future of Hong Kong press freedom and march seeks to protect rights
Hong Kong articles on Democracy Chronicles
After joining China, Hong Kong has struggled to maintain its democratic nature against pressures from the mainland but a determined pro-democracy population refuses to give ground. Keep an eye on this key city. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
China Democracy at Stake in Hong Kong Political Turmoil
Democracy protests amid Hong Kong political turmoil may be pathway to elections for mainland
Thousands March for Democracy in Hong Kong
Massive Chinese march for democracy in Hong Kong to demand vote for globalized megacity
Will China Permit Democracy in Hong Kong?
Democracy in Hong Kong remains frozen in reforms by China’s unwillingness to cede authority
China Human Rights Activist Disappears After Arrest
China’s leading human rights activist disappears after arrest before major meeting on abuses
The Crisis of Democracy in Hong Kong
2017 election will be huge first but will it be free and fair? A Crisis of Democracy in Hong Kong
China Leadership Dream of Communist Party Rule Forever
Party has been popularizing the notion of a China Dream that includes Communist Party rule forever
Hong Kong Thugs Target Democracy Activists
Democracy activists and liberal newspapers under assault by Hong Kong thugs of dictatorship
Democracy Protesters Take Streets of Hong Kong
Massive popular protests demand fast pace for political reform on streets of Hong Kong
Unprecedented Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests
Calls for full vote and urgent reform as massive Hong Kong pro-democracy protests gather